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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Shane's Christmas Show
Here is a clip of Shane's Christmas Performance for those that didn't get to see it in person. He did so well, and we were so proud of him!
Thursday, December 08, 2011
A Thousand Words Thursday
Apparently Brian thinks Shane has found his calling. I don't think so.... Here is Shane helping with Brian's tattoo for Fran.
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Friday, December 02, 2011
Christmas in the Air
Well, the countdown has begun! Typically I am one of those people that does not want to hear or see Christmas until after Thanksgiving.... but for some reason this year was a little different. Right after Halloween I was finding myself humming Christmas tunes and before I knew it playing the Christmas station full time while in the car. Thanksgiving came and went faster then I can say Gobble Gobble and now we are in the full swing of Christmas cheer.
The boys have been requesting everything for their Santa list. "Mom, look at this!", "Mom, I want that!!", "Mom, can you put that on my list." I keep trying to explain that Santa takes into consideration whether you have been good or bad, and he picks a few items from your list because he couldn't possibly get each boy and girl everything on their wish list. We will be writing their annual letters to Santa this week, along with getting our tree this weekend. I am trying to remind them that Christmas isn't just about what they get under the tree each year.
I am finally starting to slow down with photography work. September, October and November were insanely busy. Busy is a blessing though, and I am very thankful that I get to do something I enjoy so much. I have also been working full time back in Morristown, although that went from August until November and I have a little gap currently before the next project. In between I can catch up on edits, design Christmas cards, clean and get ready for the holiday.
They boys have been busy with school activities, cub scouts, and holiday parties. We did get to enjoy the Newton Medical Center's Festival of Lights two weeks ago. The boys had fun with the children activities, seeing Santa (Shane was the only one that would go near him), seeing frosty and rudolph, waiting in an extremely long line for balloon animals and enjoying a firework display.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Thankful for Mini Getaways
After the holiday was over. Brian, the boys and I escaped for a mini three day getaway down to the Baltimore Harbor. The weather was perfect, and we really enjoyed the sights. We explored the Baltimore Aquarium, took in the Dolphin show (where Shane even was selected to instruct the dolphins on how to do tricks), enjoyed a 4D experience watching the Polar Express, ate some yummy food, enjoyed the hotel pool, a dragon paddle boat ride in the harbor, explored the torsk submarine and the constellation ship, watched a laser light and fireworks show on the side of the Power Plant building, saw the city from atop the world trade tower, threw pennies in the fountain, enjoyed a water taxi ride to Fells Point where we walked along cobblestone streets taking in the sights. But most of all we enjoyed spending time together as a family. It was a much needed getaway- away from the routine of life to enjoy each other's company.
Monday, November 07, 2011
Thank Goodness this Week is OVER!
Where shall I begin.
Saturday October 29th is when it all began. We had plans to attend my Uncle's 60th Birthday party. We were due to leave the house at 2pm, and all morning I watched as the weather outside progressively got worse. Light snow turned into a blizzard.
We trekked out to the party anyway, not that Brian was all to pleased. We made the hour trip in just about two hours, watching as cars that definitely were not equipped to be on the road where attempting to get to their destination.
The party was fun, and although the attendance was less then what originally was planned, that was to be expected. My cousin who flew up from FLA to surprise her father made it, and the surprise went off great (pictures to follow). As we hung out at the party, the weather got worse and worse. Brian already threw in the towel and stated he would not be driving at all. So I could either drive us home or to a local hotel. I spent the first two hours at the party calling every hotel within the vicinity. I think I called 13 in total. No one had any vacancy. This should of been a sign of things to come.
We ended up staying at my Uncle's house that night, along with half of the party guests. We headed home bright and early the next day once all the roads where clear (and half the tree's laying broken on the ground, on wires, in roads). Upon getting home we see that we have no power. The power went out about 2:30pm the day before, so shortly after we had left. I again got on the phone and attempted to call hotels in our area, and again no vacancies.
Brian had to work overnight, so the kids and I were left to snuggle under the blankets together and keep warm through the night. As half the people I knew also had no power. Through the night I noticed Shane struggling to breathe. I tried to mimic his breathing motion and was unable to keep up. He was struggling to get air, and there is nothing so frightening. When Brian arrived home on Monday 10/31, I whisked Shane away to the ER.
Saturday October 29th is when it all began. We had plans to attend my Uncle's 60th Birthday party. We were due to leave the house at 2pm, and all morning I watched as the weather outside progressively got worse. Light snow turned into a blizzard.
We trekked out to the party anyway, not that Brian was all to pleased. We made the hour trip in just about two hours, watching as cars that definitely were not equipped to be on the road where attempting to get to their destination.
The party was fun, and although the attendance was less then what originally was planned, that was to be expected. My cousin who flew up from FLA to surprise her father made it, and the surprise went off great (pictures to follow). As we hung out at the party, the weather got worse and worse. Brian already threw in the towel and stated he would not be driving at all. So I could either drive us home or to a local hotel. I spent the first two hours at the party calling every hotel within the vicinity. I think I called 13 in total. No one had any vacancy. This should of been a sign of things to come.
We ended up staying at my Uncle's house that night, along with half of the party guests. We headed home bright and early the next day once all the roads where clear (and half the tree's laying broken on the ground, on wires, in roads). Upon getting home we see that we have no power. The power went out about 2:30pm the day before, so shortly after we had left. I again got on the phone and attempted to call hotels in our area, and again no vacancies.
Brian had to work overnight, so the kids and I were left to snuggle under the blankets together and keep warm through the night. As half the people I knew also had no power. Through the night I noticed Shane struggling to breathe. I tried to mimic his breathing motion and was unable to keep up. He was struggling to get air, and there is nothing so frightening. When Brian arrived home on Monday 10/31, I whisked Shane away to the ER.
After some breathing treatments (which I would of attempted at home if I had power) and a chest xray, it was determined that Shane had pneumonia, and his asthma was also acting up. He started breathing treatments every two hours, steroids, and antibiotics. Around 2pm, the Pediatrician came in and made the decision that she wanted to keep him over night for observations. So we were admitted.
I snuck out for a little while to attend John's Halloween party and parade at school, and quickly mail the Cobra payment we were trying to avoid (as Brian's benefits kicked in on Nov 1st...the next day!). Bummed my little guy had to miss Halloween, but I think John got enough candy for the both of them!
The last time we were admitted with Shane for pneumonia was October 2009. They were debating on not releasing us on Tuesday evening due to the fact that we still had no power, and therefore no heat. But luckily my best friend Jessie's grandparents opened up their extra apartment for us to stay in. We are so grateful that we had somewhere to go. We were released on Tuesday night and headed over to the apartment.
Shane continued his breathing treatments every four hours. He continued to feel better and breathe better, so we knew that was a good sign. On our 7th day of no power, on Brian's trek home from working overnight, a deer decided to commit suicide along the side of his truck. I am just thankful that he is okay, and that the boys and I weren't in the car with him. And that I didn't have to experience the anger issues I knew came out on that early morning!!
So, needless to say, its been a week that neither Brian nor I want to relive. After 8 days our power was restored, Shane is feeling better, and we have a claim to the insurance company. I am now playing catch up on laundry and photoshoot edits.
Things can only go up from here, right!?!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Shane's First Class Trip
A bunch of firsts for my little man recently.
He got to go on a school bus on his first class trip Apple/Pumpkin
picking. Boy was he full of smiles all day.
Enjoying the school bus.
Gearing up for a tractor ride.
Searching for the perfect pumpkin.
Hanging with his classmate Christopher
Picking lots of apples
I had a great day with my little man!!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Flag Football
So this year John is playing flag football. He seems to be 
enjoying the experience. It took a little time for the kids
to get use to what they had to do, and learn how to make
contact with the ball and chase down their opponents and
grab their flags. The improved with each game. Not sure
how such big JETS fans got put on team Giants.
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